Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
34-year financial talk radio veteran, Don McDonald and former host of Serious Money on PBS, Tom Cock, join forces to talk about real money issues. In each episode, they solve real money problems, dole out real investing (not speculating) advice, and really explain the financial issues that effect all of us. Plus, it's actually fun! Talking Real Money is a podcast designed to provide the real help we all need to enjoy a really great future. Call in with your questions anytime at 855-935-TALK (8255).
Episodes
Tom and Don share some of older Americans biggest financial regrets. Then, we hear from a lot of you:
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Most of the "next new things" are neither new nor hot. Beware of trendy investments, because very few things stand the test of time. Plus, we "Meet Kevin" and his expensive exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Plus, callers want to know:
Does it make sense to retire early and, if so, how should a lump-sum payout be invested?
What can be done with an old share of Warner Brothers Studios?
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This episodes questions:
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Once again, we enter the gift giving season frustrated by trying to pick the perfect present. While things are quickly forgotten a gift of a financial future can literally last a lifetime.
Plus, listeners want to know:
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Tom and Don get them, too. Those e-mails that offer you a free gift or inform you a gift that couldn't be delivered. Don't get scammed for Christmas.
Plus listeners chime in:
More agruments against actively managed mutual funds and ETFs.
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If bonuses could cause a large group of Wells Fargo employees to cheat, why impact might large comissions have on financial "advice?"
Plus a couple of questions:
Can I change my Roth back to a regular IRA and take a tax loss?
Should I consider the new indexed annuity in my compnay's 401k?
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We recently heard about a non-profit financial education organization, F3E (or Foundation for Financial Education) which claims to provide an unbiased fiscal education. After further review, we found some glaring problems with those who provide this "education." They all appear to be selling insurance products.
Plus, a listener wonders if Securities America is a legitimate custodian.
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Why would a CBS News reporter tout gold IRAs? Don explains why buying gold in your retirement account is a terrible idea. Plus, he explains what is wrong with most financial advice and why it continues to be so bad. Then, our last caller proves Don's point while trying to to call him out.
Your questions:
As Tom gets ready to travel to Qatar, we consider the opinion of some that a fallen market makes for a dangerous retirement. Plus, we wonder why so many are scared of "the market." What is "the market," really?
Then on to listener questions:
On this pre-holiday Q&A session listeners want to know:
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Another large cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, collapses and even some crypto advocates are having second thoughts about the viability of this possible mega-scam.
Plus, a listener asks of Social Security income can somehow be incorporated into a portfolio as a fixed-income investment?
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Every so often, someone tries to make news by declaring a typical balanced portfolio (60% stocks, 40% fixed income) deceased. While a 60/40 portfolio is not the universal answer, creating a properly diversified portfolio for your personal situation should be immortal.
Plus, a listener asks why managed international funds outperform index funds? (spoiler: they don't)
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How much is your house really worth? How much is anything worth? One real estate firm decided to stop buying houses because they feared insulting sellers. Tom and Don explain the realities of asset prices.
Then, we take listeners questions:
After a dreadful three quarters, the stock market soared recently. We discuss which asset classes fared best this year. Then we take lots of questions:
Another Friday means more of your questions and Don's answers:
A recent study found that there may be a best time of day to invest in ETFs. We wonder if it's worth your while.
Plus, a listener asks if it makes sense to get a reverse mortgage for "fun" money?
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Everyone should have an emergency fund. How big should it be and how can you get started building one. We share our thoughts and examine a ne Suze Orman backed service to help get employees set up with automated savings.
Then we hear from a listener wondering what we think of J.L. Collins investing advice.
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Many of the hot funds of the past got that way by taking big risks on just a few stocks or sectors. However, the dangers of a concetrated portfolio outweigh the occasional impressive gains. Plus, Tom and Don discuss: Should you have invested in the lottery? Are ARMs better than fixed-rate morgages? Then we take listeners questions:
What is the difference between bank and brokered CDs?
Can you pick which IRAs from which to take withdr...
During the crazy Medicare enrollment period, insurance compnaies will say or do almost anything to get you to sign up for their Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plans. This allows them to get their hands on that government money that might otherwise just go to patients.
We take some questions, too:
How is the price of anything determined? We explore that issue after discovering a huge discrepency between the price of publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and non-traded REITs. How can one plunge in price while the other seems to be rising?
Plus, a listener wants to know about investing overseas and moving money to safer investments?
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